Maria Zulema Ramirez
Beaver Dam,WI
Summary
I am a Nurturing Preschool Teacher's Aide possessing first-rate communication, organizational and time management abilities. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education and development and age-appropriate instructional practices. Warm and caring individual with 10+ years of experience supervising 10+ children simultaneously and employing activities to support learning objectives. I love to help others whenever possible. Specially when it comes to helping my Hispanic community. I am a people person with great communication skills in Spanish and English languages. I am a very loving mother of 5 children. Ages ranging from 10months to 16yrs old. I Have been married for 18yrs. And have lived in Beaver Dam since 2006.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic School
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Translate & Interpret for Spanish speaking children and families.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Spanish Interpreter & Translator
Dodge County Birth-3/ Green Valley Enterprises
06.2011 - 08.2013
- Delivered exceptional customer service to both English-and Spanish-speaking clients through skillful written and verbal communication abilities.
- Translated and Interpreted English to Spanish with anything needed including paperwork, setting home visits and any paperwork needed.
- Worked with children ages birth to 3yrs of age and special needs.
- Facilitated clear communication between healthcare providers and patients, bridging language barriers for optimal care delivery.
- Went on home visits along with therapists, teachers and service coordinators.
- Strengthened relationships with clients by providing culturally sensitive interpretations that demonstrated respect and understanding.
- Contributed to increased client satisfaction by providing effective language support during important meetings.
- Enabled seamless communication between team members in global offices by providing accurate written translations of internal communications, policies, and procedures.
- Streamlined workflow for colleagues by efficiently managing multiple interpretation projects simultaneously.
- Served as a trusted resource for colleagues seeking guidance on Spanish language usage or cultural norms when working with diverse populations.
- Conducted thorough proofreading of translated texts, ensuring error-free final deliverables that met client expectations consistently.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
- Interpreted spoken and written languages other than English and vice versa.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
- Created detailed reports on accuracy of translated documents.
- Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes.
- Translated documents from [Language] to [Language].
- Translated website content from other languages to English.
ESL Teacher's Assistant
Mayville School District
01.2003 - 09.2007
- Interpretation
- Translation
- Worked with non English speaking children from 1st grade to 8th grades.
- Basically re taught all school subjects in Spanish language.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond Du Lac, WI2003
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English Languages
- Bilingual
- CPR Certified
- Able to easily Translate and Interpret
- Patience and Empathy
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Gross Motor Skills Development
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Nurturing Environment
- Some Computer skills but catch on fast!
- Health and safety
- Positive Reinforcement
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Early Childhood Training
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Spanish Language Proficiency
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic School
07.2022 - Current
Spanish Interpreter & Translator
Dodge County Birth-3/ Green Valley Enterprises
06.2011 - 08.2013
ESL Teacher's Assistant
Mayville School District
01.2003 - 09.2007
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Moraine Park Technical College
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